Anyone who has tried to stop heavy cannabis use knows the first two weeks are the hard part. Cannabis withdrawal has been treated for years as a minor inconvenience rather than a clinical problem, and …
Federal research into ibogaine is expanding, but the compound remains unapproved for any medical use in the United States, and anyone considering detox for opioid dependence should understand what that gap means. Ibogaine is still …
Starting September 7, Yakima County residents will have access to medical detox in a secure, medically monitored setting close to home. Comprehensive Healthcare announced on August 20 that its Bridges Evaluation and Treatment facility has …
The most dangerous stretch in opioid recovery is the gap between the end of withdrawal and the start of ongoing care. New research published August 20 in npj Health Systems puts a number on how …
Medication-assisted treatment works when people can stay on it, and for many people leaving medical detox the hardest part is not withdrawal itself. It is what happens two weeks later, when a prescription runs out …